Fitting, Fine Tuning, Embellishing with Polly

Fleece Winter Fun

This jacket is perfect for fleece, with front princess seams from shoulder to hem giving a smooth look and disguising the cup sizing. Get personally fitted in class. Learn how to use your fitting shell as your pattern and how to use varying weight fabrics. Get some fleece techniques and ideas for adding embroidery or other embellishments.

Friday, January 29, 12:00 – 3:00, North Hills
Saturday, February 13, Monroeville, 12:00 - 3:00
Cost: $59 - pattern required. Must order pattern in advance. Please allow about 2 weeks. Supply list and homework instructions. Guest Instructor: Polly Swanson

Foundation Pieced Jacket Fun

You love quilted jackets but hate the gaps and bags. Use this pattern and you’ll be one happy quilter. Vertical princess seams with cup sizing give the perfect setting – do your piecing on one panel for an asymmetrical look or all-over for a scrappy feel. Neckline, front and pocket bands are perfect for embellishing. Get personally fitted in class. Because the fit is personalized you decide how close- or loose-fitting your pattern will be. Learn how to use your fitting shell as your pattern, and get ideas for designing your creation.

Fitting: Saturday, March 20, 12:00 – 3:00, Monroeville
Cost: $59 - pattern required. Must order pattern in advance. Please allow about 2 weeks. Supply list and homework instructions.

Construction: Saturday, April 10, 12:00-3:00. Cost $39.

Guest Instructor: Polly Swanson

Embroidery Blanks: the Shirt

You love to embroider but would rather show off your embroidery on something you can wear, have the freedom to choose the fabric, and put the embroidery anywhere you like before the shirt is made. Make your fitting shell prior to class and then get personally fitted in class. Because the fit is personalized you decide how close- or loose-fitting your pattern will be. See some quick and easy construction techniques that save you time and effort.

Friday, March 5, 12:00 – 3:00, North Hills

Saturday, May 8, 12:00 – 3:00, Monroeville
Cost: $59 - pattern required. Must order pattern in advance. Please allow about 2 weeks. Supply list and homework instructions.

Guest Instructor: Polly Swanson

Angel’s Handbag

Bring your friends and girl-relatives for a session of relaxation and fun. Last year’s outfits will get a whole new look with this new handbag. Slouchy and roomy, make it in your favorite brights or a classic neutral. Either way, you’ll love this fun look.

Monroeville and North Hills classes

Guest Instructor: Polly Swanson. 3-hour class

Friday, April 23, 6-9 , Monroeville
Friday, May 21, 6-9, North Hills
Cost: $29 - pattern required. Must order pattern in advance. Please allow about 2 weeks. Supply list.

Classes

Store Information

Pittsburgh North Hills
3301 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh PA 15237
(412) 366-6611

Murrysview Shoppes
5046 William Penn Highway
Monroeville PA 15146
(724) 733-8440